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On behalf of Law Offices of Hanlon & Rief posted in blog on Sunday, April 22, 2018.

It can be difficult driving in California at the best of times. Traffic is usually congested, and people are always in a hurry. Impatient, rude and inattentive drivers surround you wherever you go. It is no surprise that it can be easy to lose your patience. However, before you lose control and decide to get back at the next person who cuts you off by chasing him down and cutting him off in return, consider the fact that you could face serious criminal charges for this type of behavior.

On behalf of Law Offices of Hanlon & Rief posted in blog on Friday, March 23, 2018.

Some employers are hesitant to hire people who have criminal convictions, no matter how light or serious the convictions seem to be. That is one reason quite a few people with convictions start their own businesses, from relatively simple lawn care businesses to more elaborate tech startups.

On behalf of Law Offices of Hanlon & Rief posted in blog on Friday, February 23, 2018.

Are you facing accusations, arrest or charges for shaking a baby? This is a serious criminal allegation that may result in conviction of child abuse or even murder if the baby dies. However, it is possible to defend against these charges and prove you are not a child abuser.

On behalf of Law Offices of Hanlon & Rief posted in blog on Thursday, January 25, 2018.

Now that recreational marijuana is officially legal in California, you must know about the regulations about the drug when it comes to driving. Although you may be able to legally use the drug if you are over 21, it is still unlawful to drive while high. Driving under the influence of cannabis may result in DUI charges.

On behalf of Law Offices of Hanlon & Rief posted in blog on Tuesday, January 16, 2018.

If you are feeling excitement to purchase recreational marijuana in San Francisco when sales become legal on January 1st, you may have to practice your patience. Despite the fact that the city as a whole is fairly supportive of marijuana legalization, the city is not going to issue permits until it passes equity laws to help people of color, former drug offenders and low-income entrepreneurs, according to an SFGate report.

On behalf of Law Offices of Hanlon & Rief posted in blog on Thursday, December 28, 2017.

If someone you have a close relationship with files a domestic violence-related restraining order against you in California, it can have a serious and considerable impact on many different aspects of your life. In order to have a restraining order filed against you, the person who requested the protective order must have said they felt threatened, harassed or stalked by you, or they may have done so because of a physical interaction that occurred between the two of you.

On behalf of Law Offices of Hanlon & Rief posted in blog on Wednesday, October 25, 2017.

If you receive certain types of criminal convictions in California, you may have concerns about whether you will be able to retain ownership of your guns. There are many criminal convictions and other circumstances that make it unlawful to possess a firearm within the state, and if you receive or meet one or more of them, you may indeed have your gun rights stripped away.

On behalf of Law Offices of Hanlon & Rief posted in blog on Monday, September 25, 2017.

Marijuana is legal for recreational use in California, but there are certain restrictions. Proposition 64 is 62 pages long with a lot of details. You cannot simply smoke marijuana anywhere at any age in California and get away with it. While California might seem relaxed and accepting about marijuana, you still need to be aware of the details.

On behalf of Law Offices of Hanlon & Rief posted in blog on Saturday, August 19, 2017.

California was the first state to legalize medical marijuana in 1996. A full two decades later, in 2016, its recreational use was legalized. Things have certainly evolved in the time since, and though cannabis is now legal, some law enforcement has continued to crack down on infractions related to the drug. If you want to responsibly enjoy marijuana, it is a good idea to be aware of the crimes that it could be associated with.

On behalf of Law Offices of Hanlon & Rief posted in blog on Wednesday, August 2, 2017.

News outlets love to sensationalize stories of child abuse and other scandals befalling the otherwise seemingly perfect lives of suspects. The contrast between the appearance of a loving home and the gruesome details of a crime are a winning combination to garner views. One piece of evidence commonly cited in cases involving child abuse, though, is particularly controversial.

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